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  • ABOUT THE OVEN
    • How do I assemble the Städler Made Outdoor Oven?

      It is very easy. You will find a written step-by-step manual in the delivered flat-pack that helps you assemble the Outdoor Oven. Also, I am working on a how-to video to show you how the oven is put together.

    • How heavy is the Städler Made Outdoor Oven?

      Made out of corten steel, the Städler Made Outdoor Oven weighs 43 kg.

    • Is the Städler Made Outdoor Oven portable?

      You can transport it if you are strong enough, but the oven is not made to be carried around.

    • How is the metal affected by the heat of the fire?

      Due to high temperatures, it is normal that the metal sheets can deform a little. This does not have an impact on the baking quality.

    • Where can I find my assembly instructions?

      In the package you will find a detailed assembly guide. You can also request a PDF copy at Support@stadlermade.com

    • Can I make modifications to the oven?

      I wouldn’t recommend making modifications or cuts to the Oven. This might have a negative effect on the overall design and performance of the Oven.

    • Is there a warranty on the Städler Made Outdoor Oven?

      Yes, there is a 6-month warranty on the cordierite baking stones and one year on the Outdoor Oven itself. Keep in mind that the corten steel is meant to rust in order to form a protective coating.

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  • WOOD, FIRE AND SMOKE
    • How much time does it take until I can start baking?

      Once the fire is going, you can start baking after 20-30 minutes.

    • How much wood do I need to make pizzas?

      Once the fire is going, you can add a log about every 15-20 minutes, it depends of course on how hot you want your Outdoor Oven to be.

    • What are the best practices to make fire in the Outdoor Oven?

      First, make sure the bottom stone is all the way to the front and the top stone is all the way to the back. Then make sure to use dry hardwood: Beech or oak with a moist level around 20%

      Chop the wood so it has a diameter of about 7 cm. Place the wood up against the backplate in the oven this way the fire goes up and over your food. Then follow the instructions on how to start the fire.

    • How to start the fire?

      To maintain your fire it’s best to use hardwoods, but to start your fire you can best use lots of small pieces of pinewood, also known as kindling wood. This wood has a very fast and hot burn perfect to start the fire. Take your kindling wood -about 15 to 25 pieces will do- and build a tower, place some paper or a fire-lighter inside your tower and light it. After about 5 minutes you can start adding small pieces of hardwood. Slowly keep on adding hardwood but don’t add it all at once, this will prevent your fire from causing lots of smoke.

    • How much smoke does the Städler Made Outdoor Oven produce?

      A smoky flavour is great but you don’t want too much smoke. what is causing smoke and how to prevent your oven from smoking too much.

      Smoke is created as a result of incomplete combustion. Incomplete combustion appears when there is not enough heat, fuel or air.

      So when you just start your fire you’re lacking heat -since the oven is still very cold- and also you won’t have any airflow yet, so the oxygen intake will be little.

      That’s why in the first 10 minutes of firing your oven you will probably have some smoke development but once the fire is going there will be very little smoke coming from the oven, this is because of the internal chimney system, creating a very efficient airflow making sure the fire has lots of oxygen resulting in an efficient burn and creating very little to no smoke. That being said, there are still multiple ways you can have smoke coming from your oven, see below what these are and how you can solve the problem.

      Doors. Closing the doors of the oven when you have a big fire inside. This will immediately stop the airflow creating lots of smoke. Only use the doors when the flames are gone and you are baking food at low temperatures.

      Wood. Adding too much wood at once will suffocate the fire creating lots of smoke. So always add one log at a time, see what the fire does and then add the next one when you think it is needed.

      Wood Kind. Wood sorts other than hardwood often create smoke because they will have resin inside them (I’d advise you to only use dry hardwoods)

      Wood moisture. With a moist level of over 20%, you will have difficulty burning and creating smoke. Make sure to buy dry woods if you are drying your own wood this process will take 1,5 up to 2,5 years

      Woods with glue or paint will create lots of smoke. I will advise you to never use them inside your oven even if you’re not baking food at the moment.

    • Where does the smoke go?

      The oven has a built-in chimney system leading the smoke/hot air up from the firebox into the baking compartment and then leaving the oven from the mouth of the oven. In case you close the mouth of the oven with the Thermodoor to do some slow cooking, the hot air will travel all the way up to the front of the oven, then go over the top stone and leave the oven through the 2 holes in the backside of the oven.

    • Do I need to get it back up to temp between pizzas?

      As it is a wood-fired oven you need to keep adding equally chopped wood pieces in a constant manner about every 10-20 minutes, this way the flames have consistency. And you can bake one pizza after the other without any problems.

    • What do I do if the oven is not getting hot enough for pizzas?

      Make sure to place the wood up against the backplate for optimal heat this way the flames can go straight up and over the pizza. Once the fire is going, you can add a log about every 10-20 minutes, it depends of course on how hot you want your Outdoor Oven to be. Keep the doors open for higher temperatures, the more oxygen the hotter the oven.

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  • COOKING
    • Can I only make pizza in the Outdoor Oven?

      No, you can cook almost everything you fancy.  From Cannelloni to crunchy bread – all results with that delicious smoky flavor.

    • How long does it take to make a pizza in the Städler Made Outdoor Oven?

      A beautiful wood fired pizza is ready in about 2 minutes when cooked at 450°C depending on how much wood you are burning.

    • How can I slow cook dishes?

      So the first thing you want to do is preheat your oven. Burn several logs of hardwood over a time of 20 to 30 minutes, after this time the biggest flames are gone, you will have a nice layer of burning coals, and your oven will be hot. Probably somewhere between 200 and 300°C (392-572°F), this is the perfect time to put your dish inside the oven. For a more stable heat you can close the door of the fire box and if you have a Thermodoor you can also close it. 
To maintain or increase your heat you can add some small pieces of hardwood every 5-10 minutes, or add some bbq coals, these will keep on giving heat for a longer period of time making the cooking process a bit easier.

    • When do I have to close the doors?

      It depends, if you want to bake pizza, you need higher temperatures and therefore you have to keep the doors so that the oxygen blows through, making a bigger fire. 
If you want lower and more stable temperatures for slow cooking, you can close the door of the fire box and if you have a Thermodoor you can also close it.

    • How big is the opening, can I bake bread on it?

      The opening of the oven is 30 x 29.5. x 8.5 cm, for our recipes and tutorials we use a 21.5 x 27.5x 3 cms baking tray. If you want to make bread make sure is a small loaf. Or a flat bread

    • Whats the max size (diameter in cm) of pizza the oven will comfortably take?

      Around 27cms. A medium pizza.

    • How can I cook bread in the Oven?

      – First you start the fire and let it burn for 20 min, until the big flames are gone.

      – Moist the pizza stone with a damp towel (use a tong so you don’t burn yourself), to get some steam.

      – Put in the dough and close the Thermodoor, check if the heat is between 200-250C

      – Put a metal cup with water in an corner of the fire chamber and partially put the bottom door allowing a gap for oxygen flow (otherwise your flames will extinguish)

      – If the temperature drops, add some coal or small pieces of wood to the fire. Continue this process for about 30 min or when your bread reaches a nice colour.

      – Take it out and let it rest for about one hour.

       

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  • MAINTENANCE
    • How do I maintain my Städler Made Outdoor Oven?

      The oven itself does not need much maintenance. The cordierite baking stone has a porous surface, which means you should never clean it with soap. Using a dry brush is the best way to clean the stone and if it is really dirty you can use a little warm water. Preheat the Outdoor Oven for at least one one at low temperature when the stones have been exposed to heavy rain.

    • Can I leave the Outdoor Oven in the rain?
      The metal is weather resistant, but it is better for the stones to be exposed to moisture as little as possible. If the stones do take on moisture, preheat the oven at a slow temperature next time you use it.
    • Can I leave my Outdoor Oven outside during winter?
      If you want to bake pizza in cold temperatures, make sure that you preheat the oven for an hour with a small flame.
    • How do I clean the stones?

      Using a dry brush is the best way to clean the stone and if it is really dirty you can use a little warm water and a towel. Use the Outdoor Oven when the stones have completely dried as much as possible.

    • How does the metal behave in tropical climates?

      The oven is made of Corten Steel which will not only withstand tropical climate but the natural stabilising corrosion will occur faster, giving your oven a protective layer and the nice rusty look.

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  • SHIPPING
    • How long does delivery take?

      Within Europe it takes from 3 up to 7 business days. Outside of Europe It takes from 7 up to 12 business days.

    • Where can I find a tracking number?

      If you did not receive your tracking number please Send an email to Support@stadlermade.com

    • Do you ship worldwide?

      We ship worldwide. To find out the shipping costs please add a product to your cart, click on VIEW CART, enter your shipping destination and click on CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT and scroll down to see your shipping costs. Shipping of Outdoor Oven & Fire Pit is free within The Netherlands (not applicable to other products and accessories) If your country is not listed, please email us at Support@stadlermade.com

    • Can I have my order delivered on a specific date?

      Check availability and procedure with us by sending an email to Support@stadlermade.com

    • Who is responsible for tax/VAT?

      Orders delivered within the EU will include the 21% VAT at check-out on our website. We do not collect VAT/tax on orders that are delivered outside the EU; the buyer is responsible for paying them.

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  • ACCESSORIES
    • Can I put a handle on the small pizza peel included in the package?
      • You can buy a broomstick, cut it about 50 cm long. Then make a cut in the top of the stick about 4 cm deep and place the peel inside this cut.

      Now take a drill and pre-drill 2 holes through the wood and the aluminium peel, then screw in the two screws into the wood. Make sure the screws are the right size so they won’t come through the other end of the stick, and there you go.

    • What kind of baking tray do you use in the pictures?
      The tray you see in the photos are enamel, they work quite well. The size that fits in the oven is 28x25x3.
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  • PAYMENTS
    • My credit card payment did not go through

      Although we don’t receive any details due to privacy regulations, it seems as if some credit card providers block certain transactions. Some research suggests the following:
      You’re not allowed to pay outside your country/region/continent. (We are based in Netherlands, EU)
      You have a spending limit for single purchases or you’ve exceeded your total daily/weekly/monthly limit.
      Your security standard is outdated (we use Oauth 2.0).
      Paypal payments are more flexible and are more universally accepted, so if you’re not sure whether you can pay by credit card or if your payments are failing, you can always use Paypal as an alternative.
      Please know that we have disabled credit card payments above €1100,-.
      If you’re still on the website you can try to Return to check-out Or Return to cart

    • I forgot to apply my discount code.

      When you forgot to apply a discount code during your payment, it’s not possible to receive the missed value of the discount back after the payment is made.

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  • LIMITED EDITION OUTDOOR OVEN 2.0
    • What are the best practices for making fire with the 2.0 and how should I use the doors?

      When baking pizza, you want to reach high temperatures. The way you can do this is by closing the lid of the oven but keeping all other doors open so that you will have an optimal airflow (the more oxygen, the hotter the oven)

      Make sure to use dry hardwoods like oak or beech, chop the logs so they have a diameter of about 7 cm, then place the wood up against the backplate in the oven, this way the fire can go up and over the pizza making the top part of your oven super hot.

      When should you close the doors? You can close or almost close when you would like to bake at lower temperatures, less oxygen equals less heat. This will come in handy when baking an oven tray bread or a pan pizza.
      In case you close all doors you can still let some air in by slightly opening the ash-drawer.

    • How to cook more than just pizza?

      So the first thing you want to do is preheat your oven. Burn several logs of hardwood over a time of 20 to 30 minutes, after this time the biggest flames are gone, you will have a nice layer of burning coals, and your oven will be hot. Probably somewhere between 200 and 300°C (392-572°F), this is the perfect time to put your dish inside the oven. For a more stable heat you can close the doors and slightly open the ash-drawer.
To maintain or increase your heat you can add some small pieces of hardwood every 5-10 minutes, or add some bbq coals, these will keep on giving heat for a longer period of time making the cooking process a bit easier.

    • How to use the doors and ash-drawer?

      For a lower and more stable heat you can close the doors and slightly open the ash-drawer, this is perfect for slow cooking food. 
If what you want is very hight temperatures you need to keep the doors open, specially when starting a fire. See best practices

    • My oven is producing too much smoke/soot, how can I prevent this?
      • A smoky flavour is great but you don’t want too much smoke. What is causing smoke and how to prevent your oven from smoking too much? 

      Smoke is created as a result of incomplete combustion. When the wood has difficulty burning, it is when you just started your fire. The first 10 minutes you will have some smoke once the fire is going there will be very little smoke coming from the oven, this is because of the internal chimney system, creating a very efficient airflow making sure the fire has lots of oxygen resulting in an efficient burn and creating very little to no smoke. That being said, there are still multiple ways you can have smoke coming from your oven, see below what these are and how you can solve the problem.
      Doors. Closing the doors of the oven when you have a big fire inside. This will immediately stop the airflow creating lots of smoke. Only use the doors when the flames are gone and you are baking food at low temperatures. Wood. Incomplete combustion creating smoke will happen when you use wood with a moisture percentage over 20%
      Wood Kind. Wood sorts other than hardwood often create smoke because they will have resin inside them (I’d advise you to only use dry hardwoods)
      Wood moisture. With a moist level of over 20%, you will have difficulty burning and creating smoke. Make sure to buy dry woods if you are drying your own wood this process will take 1,5 up to 2,5 years
      Woods with glue or paint will create lots of smoke. I will advise you to never use them inside your oven even if you’re not baking food at the moment.

    • How do I clean the stone?

      Using a dry brush is the best way to clean the stone and if it is really dirty you can use a little warm water and a towel. Only use the Outdoor Oven when the stones have completely dried.

    • Should I keep the stone outside?

      The stone performance would be better if it is protected from moisture when not in use. You can easily take it out and store it inside. The rest of the Outdoor Oven is designed to be outside.

    • How many logs should I use to start the fire?

      About 15 to 25 pieces of kindling wood will do to build a tower to start the fire. Once the fire is going, you can add a log of hardwood every 10-20 minutes, so it depends of course on how hot you want your Outdoor Oven to be and how much time you spend.

    • How to slow cook in the Outdoor oven 2.0?

      So the first thing you want to do is pre-heat your oven. Burn several logs of hardwood over a time of 20 to 30 minutes, after this time the biggest flames are gone, you will have a nice layer of burning coals, and your oven will be hot. Probably somewhere between 200 and 300°C (392-572°F), this is the perfect time to put your dish inside the oven. For a more stable heat you can close the door of the fire box and if you have a Thermodoor you can also close it. 
To maintain or increase your heat you can add some small pieces of hardwood every 5-10 minutes, or add some bbq coals, these will keep on giving heat for a longer period of time making the cooking process a bit easier.

    • Is the fire burning down quickly? what wood to use for different results?

      To maintain your fire it’s best to use hardwoods, but to start your fire you can best use lots of small pieces of pinewood, also known as kindling wood. This wood has a very fast and hot burn perfect to start the fire. Take your kindling wood -about 15 to 25 pieces will do- and build a tower, place some paper or a fire-lighter inside your tower and light it. After about 5 minutes you can start adding small pieces of hardwood. Slowly keep on adding hardwood but don’t add it all at once, this will prevent your fire from causing lots of smoke.

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